Note: Stockfish is a command line program. You may want to use it in your own chess GUI.
Windows
| ⚡️ Faster: Works on modern computers. | Download () |
| 🐢 More compatible: Is a bit slower, but works on the vast majority of computers. | Download () |
If you're looking for binaries for a specific CPU architecture,
see all Windows binaries.
For computers with more than 64 threads, consult the
NumaPolicy documentation
for optimal settings.
ARM / Android
| ⚡️ Faster: Works on most devices. | Download () |
| 🐢 More compatible: Is slower, but works on older devices. | Download () |
If you're looking for binaries for a specific CPU architecture, see all ARM binaries
macOS
The easiest way to get started is with the Stockfish app:
If you want the engine only, you can get it through Homebrew:
brew install stockfish
If you're looking for binaries for a specific CPU architecture, see all MacOS binaries
iOS
One app that we recommend is SmallFish:
Linux
| ⚡️ Faster: Works on modern computers. | Download () |
| 🐢 More compatible: Is a bit slower, but works on the vast majority of computers. | Download () |
If you're looking for binaries for a specific CPU architecture, see all Linux binaries
